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 nose nose /ˈnoʊz/

noun

  1. () The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals  ( olfactory organ , nose )
    the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
     He has a cold in the nose
    he has a cold in the nose
  2. () A front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)  ( nose )
    a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
     The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
    the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
  3. () The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon  ( nose )
    the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
     He ducked under the nose of the gun
    he ducked under the nose of the gun
  4. A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged  ( nose , nozzle )
    a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
     I need to attach a new nozzle to my hose to water my garden more efficiently
    I need to attach a new nozzle to my hose to water my garden more efficiently
  5. A natural skill  ( nose )
    a natural skill
     He has a nose for good deals
    he has a nose for good deals
  6. The sense of smell (especially in animals)  ( nose )
    the sense of smell (especially in animals)
     The hound has a good nose
    the hound has a good nose
  7. A symbol of inquisitiveness  ( nose )
    a symbol of inquisitiveness
     Keep your nose out of it
    keep your nose out of it
  8. A small distance  ( nose )
    a small distance
     My horse lost the race by a nose
    my horse lost the race by a nose

verb

  1. () Advance the forward part of with caution  ( nose )
    advance the forward part of with caution
     She nosed the car into the left lane
    She nosed the car into the left lane
  2. () Search or inquire in a meddlesome way  ( horn in , intrude , nose , poke , pry )
    search or inquire in a meddlesome way
     This guy is always nosing around the office
    This guy is always nosing around the office
  3. Defeat by a narrow margin  ( nose )
    defeat by a narrow margin
  4. Rub noses  ( nose , nuzzle )
    rub noses
  5. Push or move with the nose  ( nose )
    push or move with the nose
  6. Catch the scent of; get wind of  ( nose , scent , wind )
    catch the scent of; get wind of
     The dog nosed out the drugs
    The dog nosed out the drugs


 doorbell doorbell /ˈdɔrˌbɛl/

noun

  1. () A push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed  ( buzzer , doorbell , bell )
    a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
     The doorbell rang just as we were about to sit down for dinner
    The doorbell rang just as we were about to sit down for dinner


 headquarters headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkɔrtɝz/

noun

  1. () (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise  ( central office , home base , home office , headquarters , main office )
    (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
     Many companies have their headquarters in New York
    many companies have their headquarters in New York
  2. () (military) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command  ( HQ , military headquarters , headquarters )
    (military) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
     The general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
    the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
  3. () (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff  ( headquarters )
    (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff


 audiovisual aid audiovisual aid /ˌɔːdioʊˈvɪʒʊəl eɪd/

noun

  1. Materials using sight or sound to present information  ( audiovisual , audiovisual aid )
    materials using sight or sound to present information
     Language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals
    language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals